Experienced biotech and drug discovery researcher
Resume:
Joshua L. Ellerbe
**** ****** **** ** *******, NC 28027
T: 704-***-****
E: *********@*****.***
Linked in: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/joshua-ellerbe/6b/64b/62
Multi-faceted, efficient & reliable research oriented professional with 2.5 years of combined drug
Summary
discovery and biotechnology research experience, supporting senior research scientists and
fellow scientists to drive toward goal achievement and results. Proficient in all modern and
classical lab techniques and methods. Diversified skill sets covering project management, group
leadership, administrative support and extensive research experience in the biotechnology field.
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke, NC
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology August 2010 – May 2014
Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry I-II, DNA Analysis, Genetics, Principles of Medical
Biotechnology, Organic Chemistry, Research Strategies, Cell Biology, Analytical Chemistry,
Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, Developmental Biology, Calculus I- II
Undergraduate Research Associate, Pembroke for Alzheimer’s Disease
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Knowledge
Experience
Pembroke, NC January 2014 - Present
“Drug discovery efforts to enhance protective endocannabinoid signaling through dual inhibition
of FAAH and MAGL enzymes.” 111th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Academy of Science
(2014).
Acknowledged in presentation of paper at 111th Annual Meeting of the North Car olina
Academy of Science (2014).
Discovered that FAAH and MAGL inhibition after excitotoxic brain injuries leads to
recovery in synaptic markers, cytoskeletal damage and behavior integrity
Dissection and behavioral testing with small rodents (mice and rats)
Receiving training in drug dosing in small animals and mammalian cell culture
Undergraduate Research Associate, Research Initiative for Scientific
Enhancement (RISE)
Pembroke, NC August 2010-August 2012
“Toward the Development of a Microscale Apparatus for Infrared Spectroelectrochemistry”,
Joshua Ellerbe* and Paul A. Flowers, Fifth Annual Pembroke Undergraduate Research &
Creativity Symposium, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, 13 April 2011.
Designed, constructed and characterized an early model for an apparatus that permitted
infrared SEC analysis of microscale samples which would accommodate a significantly
smaller sample volume of at least 10X to 100X smaller.
W as selected out of 60 students for admittance into the research program; 10 total
students selected
Designed posters and wrote abstracts for presentations
Presented work at the 2011 Pembroke Undergraduate Research Symposium
Summer Undergraduate Researcher, Research Initiative for Scientific
Enhancement (RISE)
Pembroke, NC May 2012- July 2012
Mastered several analytical chemistry techniques such as Potentiometry,
Chromatography, Fourier Transform Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Gas
Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography.
Received training in writing and reading scientific literature
Volunteer Undergraduate Researcher, Sartorius Stedim Biotechnology
Laboratory
Pembroke, NC June 2011-July 2011
Sharpened skill set in microbial cell culturing, aseptic technique, bioprocessing and
preparing growth media
Supervisor, Chick-fil-a
Other
Lumberton, NC August 2012-Present
Experience
Plan both short term and long term action steps to carry out company goals increasing
Operational Excellence scores by 21.3% within 90 days
Manage and co-manage 3 budget based projects to help reduce company costs
Supervise more than 40 employees, organizing group work and developing group
cohesiveness
Trained 3 employees resulting in the promotion of each to a leadership position within
the company
UNCP Men’s Varsity Football January 2011 – August 2012
Other
Activities C.A.S.L. Club March 2014- Present
RISE Fellow August 2010- April 2011
Chick-fil-a Leadership Scholarship
Awards December 2013
● Mastery with Gel Electrophoresis
Skills
● Experience with Western and Northern Blotting
● Proficient in PCR technique and DNA analysis
● Experience with large scale fermentation
● Skilled in microbial and mammalian cell culture
● Ability to perform animal behavioral testing with small animals (T -maze, open field, novel
object recognition)
● Proficient in aseptic technique
● Adeptness with GraphPad Prism statistical software
● Proficient in using BioQuant for Western Blot scanning and analysis
● Strong familiarity with clinical trials, FDA requirements and small animal handling
protocol
● Mass Spectrometry
● FTIR Spectroscopy
● Experience with Gas and Liquid Chromatography
● Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Publisher
● Strong team leadership skills
● Comfortable and experienced with public speaking and presentation
● Experienced in literature research, abstract writing and publication writing
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